Deep Water Point & Associates delivers insightful thought leadership pieces that highlight our point of view on an important topic in federal market growth, technology trends, or procurement. Practitioner Perspectives are a quick read that provide current and topical insights for busy executives to inform and inspire action.
March 2025 – Vol. 14; Issue 1
The Small Business Administration (SBA) concluded its winter meetings by publishing a final rule on December 17, 2024 “clarifying” the requirements around recertifying the size status of a contractor following an acquisition.
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August 2024 – Vol. 13; Issue 8
A little past the halfway point of the year, it is time to reflect on 2024 M&A activity and see which DWPA predictions have performed well and earned a medal. Half a Year in Review:...
Read More »December 2023 – Vol. 12; Issue 12
Generative AI: The Easiest New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep Generative AI made big news in 2023 and it promises to make more in 2024, so it is time for everyone to learn what the...
Read More »November 2023 – Vol. 12; Issue 11
Competing for Admissions: Gaining Access to Top Contract Vehicles Regardless of the apparent stability of government contract vehicles, every business requires a backup procurement strategy (or two, or three), much like how students need a...
Read More »October 2023 – Vol. 12; Issue 10
Tracking Federal M&A’s Fall Foliage Along with the incoming vibrant foliage and brisk temperatures of the fall, federal M&A activity may have its own peaks with PE financing while feeling the cooler temperatures of uncertainty...
Read More »September 2023 – Vol. 12; Issue 9
Drafting Your Way to Federal Growth: Strategy vs. Tactics In designing a successful growth plan, federal contractors should balance strategic steps with tactical actions. Fall brings a busy football season and the conclusion of FY23....
Read More »August 2023 – Vol. 12; Issue 8
Prepare Your Social Disadvantage Narrative to Help Weather the 8(a) Storm SBA’s forecasted changes to the individual 8(a) program pose additional requirements and challenges for prospective and current members The longstanding “rebuttable presumption” has been...
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